ScotRail were not consulted over Hampden semi-finals decision

The SPFL’s decision to schedule both Betfred Cup semi-finals at Hampden on the same day will present a “significant logistical challenge”, ScotRail have admitted.

Hearts’ Betfred Cup semi-final with Celtic will kick-off at 7.45pm on Sunday, 28 October - after the other semi-final between Aberdeen and Rangers at 12pm.

The SPFL confirmed that they will stage both ties at the National Stadium on the same day in a unique move.

The plan is the SPFL’s solution to a problem caused by both Glasgow clubs’ involvement in the Europa League on the Thursday night, which effectively ruled out the normal practice of spreading the games out over the weekend.